Fire Safety Engineer

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fire Engineer to join our innovative engineering firm. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fire science and fire modeling. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our client's operations through advanced engineering techniques and systems integration.

Duties

• Design, develop, and implement fire safety systems within a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Creo to create detailed schematics and layouts for fire suppression and safety equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to automate fire detection and suppression systems.
• UL 9540A thermal runaway fire propagation analysis.
• Explosion risk evaluation (VCE hazard)
• Conduct root cause analysis of fire-related incidents or system failures to identify underlying issues and develop corrective actions.
• Integrate robotics, vision inspection systems, and industrial equipment into safety protocols to enhance operational safety measures.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize manufacturing workflows, incorporating lean manufacturing principles for efficiency improvements.
• Oversee fabrication, tooling, and assembly line modifications related to fire safety components.
• Deflagration venting evaluation (e.g., Tesla sparkers and vents).
• Ensure all fire safety systems meet ISO 9001 standards and adhere to industry best practices for continuous improvement.
• Code compliance with 2022 CFC §1207, NFPA 855, and relevant UL standards.
• Develop detailed schematics and technical documentation for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in project scheduling, planning, and coordination activities to ensure timely completion of safety upgrades or new installations.
• Firefighting strategy development and first responder recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in Fire Protection Engineering are a plus.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing facility or industrial environment with factory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, robotics, CNC programming, CAM programming, GD&T, and fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo; experience with Schematics design is essential.
• Hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), vision inspection systems, CNC equipment, and industrial automation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and continuous improvement methodologies like lean manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills including root cause analysis; ability to analyze complex industrial equipment failures.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles related to plastics injection molding and assembly line operations.
• Mechanical knowledge related to tooling, fabrication, welding, and factory automation projects is required.
• Effective project scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines. This role offers an engaging environment where technical expertise meets innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing safety and efficiency. We welcome candidates who are passionate about industrial engineering advancements and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in a dynamic factory setting.

Pay: $ $125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Torrance, CA 90501